Toyota Camry 2007-2009 Service Manual - Maintenance
MAINTENANCE – OUTSIDE VEHICLE
OUTSIDE VEHICLE
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Check the parts of the vehicle described below on a daily
basis. Performing maintenance checks on the vehicle is the
owner's responsibility. The owner may take the vehicle to a
service center but it is recommended that the owner perform
the checks.
In most cases, special tools are not required.
The procedures for general maintenance are as follows.
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1. GENERAL NOTES
• Maintenance requirements vary depending on the
country.
• Check the maintenance schedule in the owner's
manual supplement.
• Following the maintenance schedule is mandatory.
• Determine the appropriate time to service the vehicle
using either miles driven or time (months) elapsed,
whichever reaches the specification first.
• Failing to check each vehicle part could lead to poor
engine performance and increase exhaust emissions.
2. TIRES
(a) Check the tire pressure with a gauge. Make
adjustments if necessary.
(b) Check the surfaces of tires for cuts, damage or
excessive wear.
3. WHEEL NUTS
(a) Check for nuts that are loose or missing. Tighten
them if necessary.
4. TIRE ROTATION
Check the maintenance schedule in the owner's manual
supplement.
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5. WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
(a) Check the blades for wear or cracks when they are
unable to wipe the windshield clean. Replace them
if necessary.
6. FLUID LEAKS
(a) Check under the vehicle for leaking fuel, oil, water
and other fluids.
NOTICE:
If you smell gasoline fumes or notice any leaks,
locate the cause and repair it.
7. DOORS AND ENGINE HOOD
(a) Check that all of the doors operate smoothly, and
that all the latches lock securely.
(b) When the primary latch is released, check that the
engine hood secondary latch prevents the hood
from opening.
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MAINTENANCE – INSIDE VEHICLE
INSIDE VEHICLE
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Check the parts of the vehicle described below on a daily
basis. Performing maintenance checks on the vehicle is the
owner's responsibility. The owner may take the vehicle to a
service center but it is recommended that the owner perform
the checks.
In most cases, special tools are not required.
The procedures for general maintenance are as follows.
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1. GENERAL NOTES
• Maintenance requirements vary depending on the
country.
• Check the maintenance schedule in the owner's
manual supplement.
• Determine the appropriate time to service the vehicle
using either miles driven or time (months) elapsed,
whichever reaches the specification first.
• Maintain similar intervals between periodic
maintenance unless noted.
• Failing to check each vehicle part could lead to poor
engine performance and increase exhaust emissions.
2. LIGHTS
(a) Check that the headlights, stop lights, taillights, turn
signal lights, and other lights illuminate or blink.
Also, check that they have enough brightness.
3. WARNING LIGHTS AND BUZZERS
(a) Check that all the warning lights and buzzers are
working.
4. HORNS
(a) Check that the horn is working.
5. WINDSHIELD GLASS
(a) Check for scratches, pits or abrasions.
6. WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER
(a) Check that the washers are aimed properly. Also,
check that the washer fluid hits the center of the
operating range of each wiper on the windshield.
(b) Check that the wipers streak or not. Replace the
wiper if necessary.
7. WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER
(a) When the heater or air conditioner is on the
defroster setting, check that air comes out of the
defroster outlet.
8. REAR VIEW MIRROR
(a) Check that the rear view mirror is securely mounted.
9. SUN VISORS
(a) Check that the sun visors move freely and are
securely mounted.
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10. STEERING WHEEL
(a) Check that the steering wheel has the proper free
play. Also check for steering difficulty, unusual
noises (See page SR-1).
11. SEATS
(a) Check that the seat adjusters, seatback recliner and
other front seat controls operate smoothly.
(b) Check that all the latches lock securely in all
positions.
(c) Check that the locks hold securely in all positions.
(d) Check that the headrests move up and down
smoothly and that the locks hold securely in all
latched positions.
(e) When the rear seatbacks are folded down, check
that the latches lock securely.
12. SEAT BELTS
(a) Check that the seat belt system such as the
buckles, retractors and anchors operate properly
and smoothly.
(b) Check that the belt webbing is not cut, frayed, worn
or damaged.
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13. ACCELERATOR PEDAL
(a) Check that the pedal operates smoothly. In other
words, check that the pedal does not have uneven
pedal resistance or become stuck in certain
positions.
14. CLUTCH PEDAL
(a) Check that the pedal operates smoothly.
(b) Check if the pedal has the proper free play (See
page CL-5).
15. BRAKE PEDAL
(a) Check that the pedal has the proper reserve
distance and free play (See page BR-19).
(b) Start the engine and check the brake booster
function.
16. BRAKES
(a) In a safe place, check that the vehicle remains
straight when applying the brakes.
17. PARKING BRAKE
(a) Check that the pedal or lever has the proper range
of motion (See page PB-1).
(b) On a low incline, check that the parking brake alone
can stabilize the vehicle.
18. AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE "PARK" MECHANISM
(a) Check the lock release button of the shift lever for
proper and smooth operation.
(b) When the shift lever is in the P position and all
brakes are released on a low incline, check that the
vehicle is stable.
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MAINTENANCE – UNDER HOOD
UNDER HOOD
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
1. GENERAL NOTES
• Maintenance requirements vary depending on the
country.
• Check the maintenance schedule in the owner's
manual supplement.
• Following the maintenance schedule is mandatory.
• Determine the appropriate time to service the vehicle
using either miles driven or time elapsed, whichever
reaches the specification first.
• Maintain similar intervals between periodic
maintenance unless noted.
• Failing to check each vehicle part could lead to poor
engine performance and increase exhaust emissions.
2. WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
(a) Check that there is sufficient fluid in the tank.
3. ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL
(a) Check that the coolant level is between the "FULL"
and "LOW" lines on the see-through reservoir.
4. RADIATOR AND HOSES
(a) Check that the front of the radiator is clean and free
of leaves, dirt and bugs.
(b) Check the hoses for cracks, kinks, rotting or loose
connections.
5. BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
(a) Check that the electrolyte level of all the battery
cells is between the upper and lower lines on the
case.
HINT:
If the electrolyte level is difficult to see, lightly shake
the vehicle.
6. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
(a) Check that the brake fluid levels are near the upper
level line on the see-through reservoirs.
7. ENGINE DRIVE BELT
(a) Check the drive belt for fraying, cracks, wear or
oiliness.
8. POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL
(a) Check the fluid level in the fluid reservoir.
HINT:
If the fluid is hot, check that the fluid level is within
the HOT range on the fluid reservoir. If the fluid is
cold, check that the fluid level is within the COLD
range.
9. ENGINE OIL LEVEL
(a) Check that the level of engine oil is between "F" and
"L" on the dipstick with the engine turned off.
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